Calling all serum users?

[Nice]

For the ladies that use serums after you wash your hair, how often do you use a clarifying shampoo?

Also, why are cones so bad? I know that it can cause build up but if you clarify regularly, won't that prevent buildup?

 

[Nice]

bump

 

[BrEE]

i clarify once in a blue moon.maybe every month. but i loveeee serums,gives great slip.

 

[Nice]

I loooooooooove serums too. I am so upset that I waited this long to start using them. So clarifying once a week is too much?

 

[BrEE]

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Nice said:
I loooooooooove serums too. I am so upset that I waited this long to start using them. So clarifying once a week is too much?

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i remember reading somewhere that clarifying once a week is o.k. but it'd be a good idea to use a shampoo that isnt too drying.i think clarifying shampoos usually have the bad sulfates in them.

 

[BrEE]

btw which serum are you using??

 

[Nice]

I use the Silk Essential from Design Essentials. And you?

 

[bocagirl]

I clarify I guess once a month, that's if I remember. I use NTM Serum but only after a shampoo.

 

[BrEE]

john freida relax serum and smooth n shine. i've wanted to try the design essentials since forever. i heard it has great slip but i cant find it anywhere.

 

[Nice]

It does give great slip. I think that Biosilk is better but I stopped using it because in contained alcohol.

 

[BrEE]

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It does give great slip. I think that Biosilk is better but I stopped using it because in contained alcohol.

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i thought both contained the drying alcohol. from old threads that ive read it said design essentials does too.

 

[Nice]

OH LORD! I better go do a search but from the ingredients on the bottle for DE, I didn't think so.

 

[Britt]

I like to use a little serum on the ends of my hair when I airdry. I love Razac serum, smells good and does the job.

 

[Falon]

I use NTM moisturizing serum or one of John Frieda's. I don't do anything special as far as shampooing and I haven't had any bad effects.

 

[Nice]

Thanks ladies for responding!

 

[Leslie_C]

is IC hair polisher considered a serum? Other than that I also love Straight Effects hair polish but the IC is a nice cheap alternative!

I love serums...I also like Paul Mitchell Skinny Serum, NTM serum, and Loreal Smooth Intense

I clarify every 3-4 weeks. I find that I dont get much build up and other than clarifying I might just do a second lathering of my Nexxus Therappe and it seems to be enough.

I need to buy some more Design Essentials Organic cleanse bc its a gentle clarifier, u can use it before each shampoo as a 1st shampoo.

 

[Cinnabuns]

I don't clarify it just strips my hair to badly.

Have you tied doing and ACV rinse?

 

[miss_brown]

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is IC hair polisher considered a serum?

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I've always considered Fantasia IC Hair Polisher a serum. It may even be better than a regular one because it has aloe extracts and a good consitency to spread easily

I love this stuff. It is definitely one of my staples, esp. for shine after getting my hair pressed

 

[Allandra]

I use a clarifying shampoo once a week. I know some people don't like cones, but my hair loves cones.

Clarifying once a week helps me with any product build up.

 

[Leslie_C]

can serums be considered moisturizers?

the ic polish says it moisturizes and sometimes I feel after a good conditioning and leave in, my hair feels fine with just this on it, but I wonder if its deceiving and I actually do need more moisture??

 

[Allandra]

There have been tons of times when I've used nothing but a serum on my hair after a good conditioning and leave-in conditioner. It works out well for my hair (since my hair gets most of it's moisture from conditioning).

 

[Neen]

I never get build-up from serums. But I never use clarifying shampoos either. I just use gentle shampoo, like Elasta's for relaxed hair. It cleans it but doesn't leave my hair dry. I hear one should only clarify if they use wax-based products.

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

My hair also loves serums. Right now, I use Keracare's Silk n Seal and PM's Skinny serum. Both are excellent. This is all I use when using heat (flat irons).

I only JUST started clarifying and I have noticed a difference when using the KeraCare: no build up. However, I don't clarify often. Maybe once a month.